If you use Google Chrome to search for answers or browse the internet, take note.
The government’s cybersecurity team, CERT-In, has discovered a serious vulnerability in the browser.
Hackers could exploit this flaw to gain direct access to your device, putting your data at risk.
CERT-In has warned that this issue has already shown signs of misuse, making it urgent for users to take action immediately.
What You Need to Know About the Vulnerability
CERT-In’s advisory, CIVN-2025-0330, identifies two high-severity vulnerabilities in Chrome, named CVE-2025-13223 and CVE-2025-13224.
These affect Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
If left unpatched, hackers could remotely execute code on your system or interfere with ongoing services.
The problem is partly caused by type confusion, where code tries to access resources using incorrect data types, creating opportunities for attacks.
How to Protect Yourself
To stay safe, CERT-In recommends updating Chrome to version 142.0.7444.175 or 142.0.7444.176.
Steps to update:
Open Chrome and go to the Menu.
Tap Help and select About Google Chrome.
Verify and install any available updates.
Updating immediately will help you avoid potential cyber attacks and ensure safer browsing.
